ENGINEERED HIERARCHICAL NANOSTRUCTURES FOR OPTIMISED HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Warwick
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Timothy Jones (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Cruickshank A
(2011)
Electrodeposition of ZnO Nanostructures on Molecular Thin Films
in Chemistry of Materials
Cruickshank AC
(2012)
The crystalline structure of copper phthalocyanine films on ZnO(1100).
in Journal of the American Chemical Society
Illy B
(2011)
Electrodeposition of ZnO layers for photovoltaic applications: controlling film thickness and orientation
in Journal of Materials Chemistry
Schumann S
(2011)
Inverted organic photovoltaic devices with high efficiency and stability based on metal oxide charge extraction layers
in J. Mater. Chem.
| Description | To make solar energy more economically viable requires a step-change in the cost of electricity produced using solar cells. To achieve such a disruption in the economics of solar energy it is necessary to significantly improve the cost performance ratio of photovoltaic devices. In this Grand Challenge we have developed novel cells consisting of cheap inorganic materials and readily manufactured organic molecules that both absorb light and transport charges. The efficiency and stability of the cells has been maximized by engineering the interface between the materials on the nano-scale. A key consideration throughout our development of hybrid-cells will be the minimization of scale-up and production costs. The approach is inherently scalable and readily integrated into current manufacturing practises. |
| Description | Technology Strategy Board |
| Amount | £1,440,048 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 1009_CRD_ICT_NANO |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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